In Emmerdale spoilers tonight, Kim Tate makes a decision and recruits someone for a special task.
Elsewhere, April bonds with Rhona.
Read on for full Emmerdale spoilers for tonight (Wednesday 25 February).
Kim is suspicious of Joe (Credit: ITV)
Kim makes a plan
In yesterday’s episode of Emmerdale, Kim got a mystery visitor in the form of Charity Dingle.
After what happened with Noah, Charity is convinced Joe Tate is to blame. Charity knows Kim is monitoring Joe, so was surprised when Kim defended him.
However, once Charity left, Kim looked thoughtful. Tonight, after luring Joe into a false sense of security, Kim tells Lydia she needs a spy.Â
Lydia listens in, but is bemused when Kim announces that Lydia is to be the spy.
April has been struggling (Credit: ITV)
April bonds with Rhona
Since returning to the Dales after running away again, April has struggled to settle back in.
She sadly gave birth to a stillborn baby, but couldn’t accept the situation.
Tonight, April’s family continue to look out for her. Rhona makes a breakthrough and April is grateful for her support.
John and Aaron make a plan (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers tonight: Who wants to go to the police?
Chas wanted Aaron to go to the police and admit that he’d had a run-in with Anthony, but that he hadn’t killed him. This would have made himself look innocent and throwing the ball back into the others’ court.
Will Aaron agree to go to the police?
One of the conspirators mentions they should go to the police which soon worries the others that it will bring the house of cards tumbling down.
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In Emmerdale spoilers for next week Kim doubles down on her mission to discover Joe Tate’s big secret, while Noah has an incriminating flashback to the night of the limo crash. Will he be the one to uncover his brother’s sick plot?
Joe is targeting Noah as part of a sinister plot (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers: Joe continues to scheme
Ever since Joe arrived back in the Dales last year it’s been clear he’s hiding something. But what that thing is, no one quite knows yet.
In the space of a few weeks, Joe has managed to get his feet under the table at Home Farm, establish himself as Kim’s right hand man and seduce Dawn into his bed. He’s also been targeting Noah as part of a mystery plot, which saw him attempting to coerce the teen into accepting a job in Dubai.
Charity wised up to Joe’s manipulation and Noah turned down the offer of a life abroad. But Joe did not take the news well and made a call, indicating he wasn’t finished with Noah. Events then took a frightening turn when Noah was found staggering in the road the night of the limo smash. He was taken to hospital, where doctors revealed Noah had been the victim of a drugging.
A week on, and Noah’s recollection of that night is still a blur. Has Joe go away with it? Not if Kim has anything to do with it…
Wily Kim is onto Joe (Credit: ITV)
Kim is onto Joe in Emmerdale spoilers
What Joe doesn’t realise is that Kim is already onto him. She knows Joe is up to no good and has secretly bugged his room to try and learn the truth. So far Kim has cottoned onto Joe’s flirtation with Dawn, but what other secrets is she about to uncover?
As the week begins, Kim checks her surveillance on Joe for any more leads. She’s interrupted by the arrival of a visitor to Home Farm, who voices their own suspicions about Joe. Kim is shocked by what she hears and defends Joe to the accuser, but it’s clear a seed of doubt has been planted in her mind.
After luring Joe into a false sense of security, Kim summons Lydia. She explains she needs someone to be her eyes and ears, and tasks her bemused bestie with the job of spying on Joe. Once Kim once again expresses her desire to catch Joe out, as Dawn enters the room. But is she going to realise what’s been going on under her own roof?
Noah experiences a vivid flashback (Credit: ITV)
Noah edges closer to the truth
Joe’s web of wickedness continues to unravel as Noah suddenly experiences a flashback to the night of the limo crash.
Last week, Noah remembered he’d been a patient at a private hospital, but had no memory of how or why he was there. This time his vision contains potentially incriminating clues, which could put Joe firmly in the frame.
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In next week’s Emmerdale spoilers the walls are closing in on Joe as he’s taken hostage by Ross. Trapped and alone in a barn, his mysterious health condition takes a sudden turn for the worse. Is this the end for Joe?
Joe has been
Emmerdale spoilers: Time is running out for sick Joe
Joe is a very poorly man, that much is clear. But the nature of his illness remains something of a mystery.
He’s already collapsed on several occasions and requires medication on a regular basis. Recently Dawn discovered Joe passed out in his car with a bottle of pills by his side. She swallowed Joe’s story about a painkiller addiction, but it’s likely his dependence on drugs is down to something else. Fans have been speculating Joe is in organ failure and on the hunt for a suitable donor.
All of this ties in very nicely with Joe’s desperation to get Noah out of the country. He was livid when his brother turned down the job offer in Dubai and it doesn’t take a brainiac to work out who was behind Noah’s recent drugging episode.
Joe has managed to get away with it so far, but for how much longer? Suspicious Kim has bugged his bedroom and instructed Lydia to follow his every move. And now Noah has begun having flashbacks to the night of his spiking. Is the truth Joe’s illness about to be exposed?
Joe gets on the wrong side of Ross (Credit: ITV)
Ross attacks Joe
Tensions flare when Joe encounters Ross outside the HOP. There’s no love lost between Joe and Ross, who share a long and complicated history. Their most recent encounter saw Ross putting the frighteners on Joe in an attempt to get him to stay away from Noah.
It seems Ross is up for gunning for another fight, but then Joe is suddenly overcome by a dizzy spell.
Unaware of his fragile health, Ross is convinced Joe is putting it all on. He grabs hold of his foe and pins him up against a wall before issuing a menacing threat. And when Joe refuses to back down, Ross decides it’s time to teach the toff a lesson.
Will Ross leave Joe to die? (Credit: ITV)
Joe is in peril in Emmerdale spoilers
Having dragged Joe to a nearby barn, Ross continues to torture him.
He walks away, leaving Joe trapped inside the deserted building. Alone and unwell, Joe’s condition rapidly begins to deteriorate, but there’s no one around to hear his calls for help.
Will Ross – or anyone else – come to his rescue and get him to a hospital in time? Or is Joe going to be left to experience a lonely and painful death?
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Monday’s episode of Emmerdale saw Lydia Dingle open up about the stillborn baby she gave birth to many years ago. But what exactly happened? And who was the baby’s father?
In recent Emmerdale scenes, it was revealed that while she was missing, April Windsor gave birth to a stillborn baby. Desperate to help her, Rhona and Marlon visited Lydia for advice, knowing she had once been in a similar situation.
Lydia relived the tough time, explaining how she felt ashamed. Here we take a look at what exactly happened to Lydia and baby Toby.
Lydia spoke to Marlon and Rhona about her stillborn baby (Credit: ITV)
Baby Toby was remembered in Emmerdale
In Monday’s episode of Emmerdale, Rhona and Marlon Dingle visited Lydia to ask her advice over how to help April.
Lydia was forced to relive the past as she spoke about giving birth to a stillborn baby. Lydia said it was the worst feeling and admitted to feeling ashamed.
“When I had Toby, I was alone, I had nothing, nobody to love me, it was the darkest time in my life,” she told Rhona and Marlon.
Lydia went on to say it meant the world to her when she was finally able to scatter Toby’s ashes.
Lydia had secretly given birth years earlier (Credit: ITV)
When did Lydia give birth to Toby in Emmerdale?
Lydia grew up in a children’s home, where she met Craig Reed. At the time, Lydia went by the name of Jenny Finn and she got pregnant by Craig in 1990.
Mirroring April’s story, Lydia gave birth alone in the bathroom to a stillborn baby boy. She had been too scared to tell anyone so secretly prepared for the birth by reading a book she’d found at the library. She was devastated when the baby was stillborn.
Not knowing what to do, Lydia wrapped her son in a jumper and buried him in some nearby woods. That land would eventually be the site of Hotten Academy.
She then moved away and changed her name to Lydia Hart, fearing the police would come looking for her.
Sam comforted Lydia after the truth was revealed in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
Baby body found
In 2019, the body of a baby was discovered on the grounds of Jessie Dingle’s school. With DNA evidence, it didn’t take the police long to identify the baby’s mother as Jenny Finn – a name that hadn’t previously been mentioned on Emmerdale.
However, once a picture of young Jenny was unearthed, it was clear that she and Lydia were the same person.
After the photograph was circulated in the media, Lydia handed herself into the police. She also told the full story to partner Sam Dingle, who promised to stand by her.
Later that year, she was able to scatter Toby’s ashes.
Craig befriended Lydia’s family (Credit: ITV)
Craig arrives in Emmerdale
In 2023, Lydia and Craig reconnected after a chance meeting at a careers fair at The Hide. They soon started spending more time together and Lydia told Craig about baby Toby, even taking him to Toby’s final resting place.
Craig befriended Sam and Sam’s stepson Samson and offered Lydia a job.
However, there was a sinister side to Craig and he developed an unhealthy obsession with Lydia. One day, Lydia tried to resign from the job, but Craig refused to accept her decision. He then pinned her down on the sofa and raped her.
Following this, Craig continued to torment Lydia by being friendly with her family and acting like he had done nothing wrong. Eventually, Lydia told her family the truth and reported the attack to the police.
Sam attacked Craig (Credit: ITV)
How did Craig Reed die in Emmerdale?
Despite, being arrested, the case never made it to court as Craig was murdered in a soap whodunnit storyline.
All the Dingles were suspects, but all appeared to have solid alibis. Sam later admitted to Cain that he had attacked Craig and thought that perhaps he’d died later of the injuries.
However, a flashback scene showed Kim Tate, while out on her horse, coming across Craig following the attack. Craig asked Kim to help him get to hospital, but she refused.
Craig tried to drag Kim off the horse, only for the horse to kick Craig in the face, resulting in his death.
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In Emmerdale spoilers for next week, April is supported by Marlon as they visit her baby daughter’s coffin in the Chapel of Rest. But will the sad goodbye help April come to terms with her devastating loss? Or end up pushing her even further away from her family?
Marlon was horrified to learn April had a baby (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers reveal April baby trauma
The revelation of April’s pregnancy has sent shockwaves throughout the Dales. Marlon’s daughter went missing on Christmas Day, but no one had any clue she was expecting.
In the weeks following her disappearance, Marlon spent every waking moment searching for April. He was ultimately unsuccessful in mission, but then PC Swirling came calling with the news that she’d been found.
In a special flashback episode, viewers learnt the truth about April‘s tragic time living on the streets. It followed her as she moved from one dangerous situation to the next, and culminated in the birth of her baby. April went into premature labour and delivered her lifeless child on the floor of a gym toilet cubicle. Tragically, the baby was dead and there was nothing April could do to save her.
The discovery of what happened has turned Marlon and Rhona’s worlds upside down. April may be home, but her ordeal is far from over.
April gave birth alone while living on the streets (Credit: ITV)
Lydia reaches out to April
Next week, Marlon and Rhona are at a loss how to get through to April. The couple decide to reach out to Lydia Dingle, knowing that she experienced the trauma of stillbirth when she was a teenager.
Lydia was just 15 when she gave birth to a baby boy in the bathroom of the children’s home where she was living. Unable to tell anyone what had happened, Lydia buried his body in the woods along with her secret.
Understanding the kind of emotions April must be feeling, Lydia puts her own pain aside and opens up about her past. But will her words be of any comfort to April?
April is struggling to cope with what happened to her (Credit: ITV)
Fears for April mount in Emmerdale spoilers
Over at Smithy, April remains subdued as Marlon and April try to delicately discuss visiting the Chapel of Rest. The family make their way over to St Mary’s, where Marlon is transfixed by the sad sight of his granddaughter’s tiny coffin.
The occasion soon proves too difficult for April. Overwhelmed, she rushes off, leaving Marlon to say an emotional farewell to the little girl he never got to meet.
As they return home, Marlon and Rhona try once again to break through April’s barriers. But as they gently attempt a conversation they’re left troubled by April’s cold and detached behaviour. April doesn’t seem that bothered about the day’s sad events, but is she just masking her true emotions?
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Some of the best and most enduring friendships in Emmerdale are those between two unlikely characters. On paper you wouldn’t put them together as mates, but on screen they shine.
The secret to these brilliant partnerships is chemistry. Backgrounds, age, gender, personality, none of these things have to match when it comes to a creating solid friendship.
Here are seven surprising bonds, both past and present, that the fans took into their hearts…
Kim’s friendship with Seth was heartwarming (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale unlikely friendships: Kim Tate and Seth Armstrong
Seth Armstrong and Kim Tate were the definition of an unlikely pairing, but their bond stood the test of time. As lady of the manor, Kim employed Seth to work as a gamekeeper at Home Farm. But what began as a business arrangement turned into a proper friendship.
When Kim’s lover Dave Glover perished in a blaze at Home Farm, Seth defended her to the locals. He helped her get through the loss of her soulmate, and told everyone else to mind their own business.
Their sweetest moment came in 1998 when Kim asked Seth if he would give her away at her wedding to Steve Marchant. He looked pleased as punch as he walked Kim down the aisle to husband number two.
Kim departed the Dales the following year, but she never forgot her old friend. And when Seth sadly passed away in 2003 Kim paid for a crate of alcohol to be sent to his funeral.
We’d love to have a pint with these two (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Cain Dingle and Liam Cavanagh
Cain’s never really been one for mates, which is probably what makes his friendship with Dr Liam so adorable.
It all began back in 2021 when Liam was grieving the loss of his daughter, Leanna. The teen was one of serial killer Meena Jutla‘s victims and her death left Liam utterly bereft. Unable to listen to folks’ cliched sympathies, Liam needed someone to sit in silence with over a beer. And that’s what he found with Cain.
Liam returned the favour last year when Cain needed a supportive ear in the aftermath of Moira’s brain tumour diagnosis.
But it’s not all doom and gloom – Cain and Liam are genuinely really funny together without even trying. The perfect mixture of posh and rough.
Long live their bromance!
Lydia and Kim have been through a lot together (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale unlikely friendships: Kim Tate and Lydia Dingle
You couldn’t get more chalk and cheese than ice queen Kim and warm-hearted Lydia, but somehow it just works.
The ladies hit it off after Lydia started cleaning Kim’s house and have gone on to forge a firm friendship. Theirs is a honest relationship, and Lydia is one of the few people that gets to see Kim’s more vulnerable side.
Sam’s wife has also helped Kim loosen up and have fun. Who remembers when Lydia organised a Neil Diamond tribute act for Kim’s hen do so she could get back to her working class roots?
But it’s not all been fun and laughter. Their friendship almost collapsed after Kim confessed to Lydia that she’d left rapist Craig Reed to die after he was trampled by her horse. Lydia was initially disgusted with Kim for not calling the police, but found it in her heart to forgive her.
Finn often found himself caught up in Val’s drama (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Val Pollard and Finn Barton
Lovely Finn was a friend to all, but we particularly enjoyed his partnership with vivacious Val Pollard.
The unlikely duo hit it off when Finn started working for Val and husband Eric as a cleaner at The Grange. Having just graduated from university with a degree in Economics, scrubbing toilets and making beds was far from Finn’s dream job. But his banter with Val made the time pass and Finn grew fond of her.
In turn, Val took Finn under her wing and became something of a surrogate mum to the lad. Because Finn was so polite and compliant, she often recruited him to take part in whatever mischievous scheme she’d cooked up.
Tragically, Val and Finn were killed within a year of one another, but we like to think she’s still leading him astray, somewhere.
Emmerdale unlikely friendships: April Windsor and Ross Barton
Ross Barton started out as a one-dimensional bad boy, but his cute friendship with April Windsor showed he had a heart. The duo entered each other’s lives in 2014 when Ross started going out with April’s mum Donna.
Even after Donna’s tragic death Ross remained in April’s life. We still remember how he dressed up as a pirate to make April’s first Christmas without her mummy a happy one.
When Ross returned to the village in 2024 he and April reconnected. But the teen found herself caught up in Ross’s trouble with boxing promotor Jade, which led her to learn Donna’s death was suicide, not accidental.
Now April has gone missing, Ross is out there, searching the streets for his friend. We hope she’s found safe and sound and that Emmerdale will carry on investing in their friendship.
Paddy is a saint to put up with Aaron (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Aaron Dingle and Paddy Kirk
Paddy has been a constant in Aaron’s life and is like a surrogate dad and big best mate all in one.
In the early days Paddy often found himself on the receiving end of Aaron’s fury. The troubled Dingle used him as an emotional, and sometimes physical, punchbag. But no matter what Aaron has thrown at Paddy, he’s always supported him.
He was the one who helped Aaron come to terms with his sexuality and the person he confided his affair with Robert to.
Aaron has been there for Paddy too. He was the one dishing out sensible advice after Paddy discovered Bear was his real father. He also was firmly team Paddy when Chas’s affair with Al Chapman became public knowledge.
We adore their on-screen chemistry, which is testament to Dominic Brunt and Danny Miller’s acting abilities.
There’s a bond building between Kerry and Eric (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale unlikely friendships: Eric Pollard and Kerry Wyatt
2025 is about to see the arrival of Emmerdale’s latest unlikely friendship – Kerry and Eric.
The pair had a spectacular falling out last year after Kerry discovered Eric had deceived her over the value of a necklace. Cunning Pollard proved there was life in the old dog yet when he tricked Kerry into thinking the jewellery was worthless, then sold it behind her back for a small fortune.
But now it seems all that is forgiven and forgotten. Eric finds himself opening up to Kerry over his guilt at not paying Brenda back. He admits he’s considering torching the shop to claim the insurance, which leads Kerry to reflect on the arson attack she carried out which claimed Frank Clayton’s life. Will she confide her deadly secret to Eric?
We’re all here for this new double act. Eric always works well with a feisty female sidekick and they don’t come much feistier than Kerry.
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The pets in Emmerdale are as loved as the characters who own them.
Earlier this year, fans were outraged over Tom King’s cruel treatment towards Belle’s beloved dog, Piper. But it’s not just little Piper who the viewers have taken into their hearts.
From canines to cockatoos, here’s a look at the most memorable stars of the Emmerdale animal cast…
Fans took Piper to their hearts (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale pets: Piper – Belle and Tom King’s dog
Fan favourite Piper is still very much on our minds, so it’s only correct she features first. The adorable pooch was adopted by vet Tom King in March 2024, who then gave her as a present to his wife, Belle.
Belle absolutely doted on her new pet, but Tom grew jealous and decided to use Piper as a pawn in his wicked manipulation. When Belle walked out on him, Tom drugged Piper to bring her back. But the lowest of the low came when Tom deliberately hit Piper with his car and claimed he’d been unable to save her.
Fans watched on in horror as Tom made Belle believe Piper had died. He even orchestrated a fake burial and watched on as Belle grieved for her lost friend.
Piper’s true fate was revealed a few days later when Tom re-homed Piper with a couple, who had been led to believe that Belle was abusing her. So now we know Piper is alive and well, we’re hoping one day she and Belle will be reunited.
Alfie was Zak Dingle’s loyal companion for 15 years (Credit: ITV)
Alfie – the Dingles’ dog
Wolfhound Alfie was the Dingle family’s loyal companion for 15 years.
He was born in 2002 and came to live with the iconic Emmerdale clan the same year. But much like his owners, Alfie’s life was full of drama.
In 2010, he survived a poisoning after chemicals seeped into land near Wishing Well. Then later that year, Alfie was out walking in Home Farm woods when he sniffed out Mark Wylde’s decomposing corpse.
Tragedy struck in May 2017 when Alfie’s master Zak Dingle accidentally ran him over while fleeing from a mob of angry vegans. Alfie underwent emergency surgery and pulled through, but was then diagnosed with terminal liver cancer.
Realising his mutt didn’t have long left, Zak agreed it would be kinder to put Alfie out of his pain. Paddy administered a lethal injection and Alfie slipped away, with Zak by his side.
The acting dog, whose real name is also Alfie, was owned by Lynda Woodrow, and retired at her request in the show’s 8007th episode.
Dingle pet Monty was by Lisa’s side when she passed away (Credit: ITV)
Monty – the Dingles’ dog
Alfie’s replacement was Monty – who looked like an exact clone of his predecessor.
Monty’s first on-screen appearance was on August 9, 2018 and he’s been part of the family ever since.
Perhaps Monty’s most memorable moment was one the saddest days in Dingle history. On May 23, 2019, matriarch Lisa died just hours after her emotional wedding to Zak. He discovered his bride had peacefully slipped away at home, and Monty was by her side.
Fans praised the pooch for his performance in the tear-jerking scenes and said he deserved an Oscar. His little forlorn expression was definitely worthy of all the awards!
Steve the cockatoo met an unfortunate end (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale pets: Steve – Lydia Dingle’s cockatoo
Steve was a depressed cockatoo who was an ‘unfriendly so and so who often bit people.’ But that didn’t stop Lydia Dingle from loving him.
The pet bird was certainly a character, and he met an unfortunate end when he escaped from his cage and flew into a power line.
Lydia was devastated by Steve’s death and had him stuffed by a taxidermist. Lydia took Steve with her when she moved into Mulberry Cottage in 2017 – much to Laurel Thomas’s horror!
Stuffed Steve hasn’t been seen since, but don’t worry he’s still around. Lydia confirmed this while she was comforting Belle over the ‘death’ of Piper, saying she could still see Steve whenever she wanted.
Let’s just hope we don’t have to.
Edna’s pet dog Batley broke viewers hearts when he passed away (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Batley – Edna Birch’s dog
Acerbic Edna didn’t have a lot of time for humans, but she sure loved her fur babies. Edna’s first four-legged friend was a cute Yorkshire terrier called Batley, who she had from a pup.
Wherever Edna went, Batley followed, and viewers adored him. They were outraged when Edna’s spiteful granddaughter Eve Jenson deliberately kicked Batley, causing him to fall ill.
Sadly, local vet Paddy Kirk was unable to save Batley and on February 11, 2002, Edna made the difficult decision to put him to sleep. He passed away peacefully in Edna’s arms, resting his paw on her.
Those devastating scenes resonated with fans, and Batley (whose real-life name was Bracken) was voted Best Exit at the 2002 British Soap Awards.
Batley’s name was last mentioned by Faith Dingle back in 2017, when she was ‘connecting with the spirits’.
Have you ever seen a cuter pooch than Edna’s Tootsie? (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Tootsie – Edna Birch’s dog
Tootsie came into Edna’s life when she was still grieving the loss of Batley. She was in need of a home after her previous owner had passed away, so Edna decided to adopt her.
Tootsie had an eventful time in Emmerdale. In 2007 she ran off while out on a walk with Edna’s friend Pearl Ladderbanks and had an encounter with another dog. Two months later, Tootsie gave birth to two puppies, which came as a shock to Edna, who didn’t even realise her pooch was pregnant.
The original acting dog Sky passed away in 2008, and was replaced by another dog called Dusty.
In 2012, Tootsie was diagnosed with cancer after it was discovered on her spleen. She underwent several rounds of chemotherapy and went on to make a full recovery.
But four years later, Tootsie was left without a mistress after Edna died following a short battle with ovarian cancer. She was temporarily cared for by Edna’s friend, Harriet Finch, but after that no one knows what happened to Tootsie.
Poor Belle doesn’t have much luck when it comes to animals (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Hamish – Belle Dingle’s Shetland pony
Hamish was Belle’s treasured Shetland pony, that was gifted to her on her fourth birthday. He lived in a stable at Wishing Well and was part of the Dingle family.
Belle loved her pony and had 13 happy years with him, but in July 2015 Zak realised there was something wrong with Hamish.
He rung Paddy to come and investigate, and the vet confirmed Hamish was suffering from colic. A few days later, he put to sleep with Belle by his side.
Dark Star was one of the victims of the 1993 plane crash (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale pets: Dark Star – Kim Tate’s horse
Horse-lover Kim Tate’s mighty stallion Dark Star was one of her favourites.
Dark Star was Kim’s show horse, and they used to compete together in show jumping events. But tragedy struck in June 1992. Kim was pregnant with husband Frank Tate’s baby, and fell off Dark Star, which caused her to miscarry.
The next year, Dark Star was killed when a plane crashed into Emmerdale village.
Daisy was killed by drunk driver Laurel (Credit: ITV)
Daisy – Marlon Dingle’s dog
Marlon originally bought Dalmatian Daisy as a gift for his first wife, Tricia.
After Tricia’s sad death in January 2004, Daisy stayed living with Marlon. She had a brush with death in 2012 after being knocked over by local vicar Ashley Thomas’s car. Daisy was injured, but thanks to the help of Paddy, she survived.
Daisy met a sad and shocking end in May 2015 when Marlon’s third missus, Laurel, ran her over when she was drunk. The tragic dog died by the side of the road. Laurel tried to bury her body to cover up her involvement, but was caught in the act by Cain.
Kim Tate’s pet horse Ice is a killer (Credit: ITV)
Ice – Kim Tate’s horse
Kim Tate’s magnificent white horse Ice has gone down in Emmerdale history as the soaps’ first pet to commit murder.
When Lydia Dingle’s evil rapist Craig was found dead in the middle of a field the finger of suspicion fell on just about every member of the Dingle clan. But no one could have guessed who the true killer was.
It turned out Craig had been kicked to death by Ice after he spooked the creature. Never underestimate the power of those hooves!
Kim observed the whole thing and was persuaded by Cain to ride off on Ice instead of ringing for an ambulance. So you could kind of say she and Ice were in it together.
Isaac adored his little lamb Minty (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale pets: Minty – Isaac Dingle’s lamb
Oh sweet little Minty stole our hearts. And Isaac Dingle‘s.
Minty the runt of a litter of lambs who Isaac grew attached to. Moira warned her son it wasn’t likely Minty would survive, but Isaac managed to persuade Cain to let him keep him as a pet.
Isaac absolutely doted on Minty and was beside himself when the lamb went missing at the 2024 summer fete. After bringing the whole village together for a frantic search, Kim Tate discovered Minty hiding out in a barn.
He was returned to Isaac’s care, but his happiness was short-lived when Minty passed away. Isaac found his body at Butlers and accused his parents of murder. But that wasn’t the case, Minty had just died of natural causes.
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Tonight’s Emmerdale spoilers see Billy’s big secret finally exposed as he winds up on Mack’s doorstep with some serious injuries. He reveals all to Mack, who is left shocked by the state of Billy.
Meanwhile, Lydia seizes an opportunity to speak to Amelia alone. She tries to get her to see sense about Tom.
Mack is shocked to see Billy’s injuries (Credit: ITV)
Billy’s secret is exposed in Emmerdale spoilers
1. Dawn is let down
Dawn reminds Billy that he can’t be late for the hospital visit to collect Evan. However, Gabby later spots an anxious-looking Dawn. She’s waiting for Billy, who is late, prompting Gabby to offer to take her to the hospital instead.
2. Mack helps an injured Billy
Meanwhile, a bloodied and bruised Billy arrives at Mack’s door, leaving him stunned. Billy begs Mack to help him and refuses to go to a hospital as he’s worried about involving authorities.
Mack helps Billy clean up his wound. He comes clean, admitting he was injured while participating in an unlicensed boxing match. He insists the fights are to help make some money to support his family. John soon arrives to help stitch Billy up.
Will Mack and John keep Billy’s secret?
Lydia tries to speak to Amelia about Tom (Credit: ITV)
Amelia feels guilty in Emmerdale spoilers
3. Amelia offers an olive branch
Feeling guilty about having upset Sam and Lydia, Amelia decides to offer an olive branch. She gives Sam a photograph of Esther to pass on to Samson in prison. Amelia’s gesture leaves Sam and Lydia hopeful that things are on the mend.
4. Can Lydia make Amelia see sense?
Lydia walks Amelia and Esther out of the Dingles and takes the opportunity to speak to her alone. Amelia attempts to convince Lydia she’s wrong about Tom.
But, can Lydia speak sense into Amelia before its too late?
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
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In next week’s Emmerdale spoilers, Kim does a U-turn and contemplates giving cheating Will another chance. But Kim’s hopes of a reconciliation are under threat when Kerry sets her sights on her man. Is Will going to stray again?
Kim tells Lydia she’s having second thoughts about dumping Will (Credit: ITV)
Will makes a peace offering to Jimmy in Emmerdale spoilers
Kim and Will’s marriage has been left in tatters after recent events. The discovery of Will’s betrayal with Rose saw the return of Queen Kim, as the lady of manor launched a campaign of terror against her husband.
Despite his defiance, Will is very aware his actions have caused pain to others and he wants to start righting those wrongs. Starting with repairing his friendship to Jimmy.
As the week begins, Will invites Jimmy over to say sorry for pressuring him into selling his shares in the haulage. Jimmy accepts the invitation as it’s a welcome distraction from the ongoing police investigation surrounding Tom.
The pair catch up over a few cans, but when Kim walks in to see the state of her living room, she’s livid!
Kim dresses to impress Peter, and make Will jealous (Credit: ITV)
Kim deliberately pushes Will’s buttons
Later, Kim emerges from upstairs dressed to impress for a dinner-date with her financial advisor, Peter.
Jimmy’s jaw hits the floor as he sees Kim looking killer a sexy black dress, and Will is seething at the effort she’s made for another man. Kim, of course, is secretly delighted to have rattled Will’s cage. The saucy minx!
Is Will’s head going to be turned again? (Credit: ITV)
Kerry makes a move on Will in Emmerdale spoilers
Will’s jealous outburst gets Kim wondering if she’s taken things too far. And when Lydia arrives at Home Farm, she finds her best friend in a state of contemplation.
Kim admits revenge doesn’t feel as good as she hoped, which prompts Lydia to imply there’s a possibility her and Will still love one another. Can Kim find it in herself for forgive her husband’s sins?
Meanwhile, Kerry sees Will at a low ebb and decides he could do with cheering up. Will he seek comfort in Kerry’s arms and ruin his last chance with Kim?
Read more: A history of Kim and Will’s relationship
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
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Because oh my goodness, we’re still waiting for our heart rates to return to normal after all that tension.
Here’s what we thought in this week’s Emmerdale review.
Amelia’s been taken in by Tom (Credit: ITV)
Amelia’s annoying
We get it. Amelia’s a troubled teen mum, who’s lacking a father figure, and Tom’s handsome and charming. But URGH. She’s being a total brat. The way she’s been speaking to Chas and to Kerry and Amy is not acceptable. And we understand that she’s a victim of Tom’s manipulation, too, but come on – open your eyes, Amelia. And apologise to Chas while you’re at it.
The tension was high as Tom tracked Belle down (Credit: ITV)
Ramping up the tension in our Emmerdale review
Remember waaaaaay back in the Woolpack siege? Chas and Debbie were in the flooded pub cellar, with murderer Cameron Murray hunting them. The lights were flickering on and off and giving us an occasional glimpse of Cameron getting closer. It was like a horror film. We abso-blooming -lutely LOVED it!
And we were reminded of those tense scenes this week as Tom trailed his axe up the stone steps to find Belle. Obviously when he started smashing through the door it wasn’t just like any old horror film, it was like the iconic scene in The Shining when Jack Nicholson does the same. And it was just as frightening as a furious Tom got the better of poor Belle.
We were holding our breath as Belle pointed the gun at him, only to realise the safety was on. And when Tom made out he was going to shoot her, we shrieked just as much as Belle did (more, probably).
Eden and James deserve all the awards (Credit: ITV)
The brilliance of Eden Taylor-Draper
Belle’s terror was so tangible and real that we’re calling it right now – actress Eden Taylor Draper should win every award going for her portrayal of frightened Belle. James Chase deserves awards too for playing volatile, dangerous Tom. They’ve both been amazing throughout this whole storyline.
Lydia’s transformation into a master criminal
Lydia refusing to call the police or an ambulance and planning to dispose of Tom’s body was unexpected to say the least. But we are here for it.
We can see her as the crime boss running the Dingle family. Like if Don Corleone from The Godfather had been a woman, from Yorkshire, in a tabard. Perfection.
The aftermath in our Emmerdale review
We didn’t want Tom to die, of course. We wanted him to face justice for what he did to Belle. But now he’s not dead, we sort of wish he had kicked the bucket. Because there is NO way he’s going to let Belle get away with this and there’s bound to be all sorts of repercussions for poor Ms Dingle. We’re not sure we can handle it!
And can we just say what luck that that the first person Tom came upon as he made his bid for freedom was Liam. Dr. Liam. What are the chances, eh?
Kim and Will are better together (Credit: ITV)
Will v Kim
Of course we were mostly focused on Tom and Belle this week but there were other stories happening. Will and Kim’s marriage seems to be well and truly over.
We hate Will and Kim fighting and we wish he’d never slept with stupid Rose. They were much better together than they are apart with their petty squabbles. BUT we quite enjoyed the glimpse of Kim’s financial adviser who spent the night – he’s definitely giving us Graham vibes!
Get over yourself, Dawn
Yep, we still hate Dawn and we’re still not sure why Dawn hates Will. YOU KILLED A MAN, DAWN! And Will covered it up for you. And then Kim covered it up for Will. Can’t you all just get along?!
Charles and Laurel
No. That’s all we can say about that. Just no.
Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.
Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.
Visit our Facebook page@emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on Twitter @emmerdaleinside
